Griffin’s sacking puts Dragons on the path to clarity
St George Illawarra have spent months with Anthony Griffin's uncertain future hanging over their heads, with his exit to provide the clarity the club needs.
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NRL confident about 2024 season opener in Las Vegas
The NRL are set to make a decision about the 2024 season launch in Las Vegas within weeks, remaining confident it will go ahead despite several hurdles.
Bulldogs Lobb a wing and a prayer in quest for top four
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge believes spearhead Rory Lobb can cause opposition teams plenty of headaches by spending time on the wing this season.
Indigenous stars Mitchell, Walker undecided on voice
South Sydney stars Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell are committed to learning more about the proposed voice to parliament before deciding their position on it.
Reynolds sets sights on Warriors after ‘scary’ NRL fall
Adam Reynolds has reflected on the moment he lay motionless on the turf in Melbourne as he targets a return for Brisbane next weekend against the Warriors.
AFL boss McLachlan not worried about Tassie upheaval
Tasmania's parliament is in chaos over the proposed new stadium in Hobart, but AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is not worried about the state's team being at risk.
Brooks envisages Benji-like combination with Johnson
Luke Brooks believes he and Shaun Johnson could form an exciting halves combination if Wests Tigers can entice the Kiwi from the Warriors.
Cripps says Blues are not in a rut ahead of Magpie test
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says the Blues must stay upbeat as they search for form ahead of Sunday's big AFL match against traditional rivals Collingwood.
World Cup relocation too early to call, says NRL chief
NRL chief Andrew Abdo says it is too early to determine whether the 2025 Rugby League World Cup can be moved from France to Australia.
Wighton seeks Raiders impact before departure to Souths
Jack Wighton's time at Canberra might be coming to an end, but he's determined to honour the club's "rich history" in his remaining months.
PGA not threatened by LIV Golf’s Queensland approach
The Queensland government are in talks with Greg Norman to bring LIV Golf to his home state, the Australian PGA insisting it would be no threat to their event.
NRL drops referees after controversial round-11 game
NRL referee Todd Smith and bunker official Gerard Sutton have been dropped for round 12 after getting several calls wrong last week.
Boomers go bust, but Sobey cops World Cup snubs on chin
Nathan Sobey thinks he and Aron Baynes still had plenty to offer the Boomers, but insists he isn't angry after their World Cup squad omission.
AFL boss hopeful of mediation in Hawthorn racism saga
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is hopeful mediation can still be achieved in the Hawthorn racism investigation, despite the saga stretching into an eighth month.
Dolphins drop cult hero Te Whare for Brenko Lee
Overnight superstar Valynce Te Whare has been dropped for round 12, while Josh Addo-Carr and Jake Trbojevic have been named to make timely returns from injury.
Lyon predicts Ashes whitewash, sends Broad a message
After England paceman Stuart Broad ruffled a few feathers with an inflammatory remark, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has returned serve ahead of The Ashes.
Dragons dream of 10-year coach, confident on Hunt front
St George Illawarra football boss Ben Haran says captain and star halfback Ben Hunt won't follow close friend Anthony Griffin out of the Dragons.
Jason Moloney wins boxing world title at third attempt
Australia's Jason Moloney has braved a suspected broken hand to win the WBO bantamweight world title against Filipino Vincent Astrolabio in California.
Walker leads Adelaide to thrashing of St Kilda
Adelaide, with Taylor Walker kicking five goals, have thrashed St Kilda by 52 points to reach the AFL's top eight.
Ponga bounces back to help Knights take down Titans
Shining at five-eighth, Kalyn Ponga was the star of the show for Newcastle as the Knights comfortably defeated Gold Coast at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Austin saves Vixens with another game-winner
The Melbourne Vixens have held off a spirited Sunshine Coast comeback in Super Netball, with Kiera Austin sinking a game-winning two-pointer after the siren.
Titans skipper Tino backs Fifita for Origin recall
Queensland hitman Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has praised Gold Coast teammate David Fifita for his stellar start to the 2023 season.
Trbojevic intent buoys Seibold as Manly lose to Sharks
Cronulla have secured a 20-14 victory over the Manly at Brookvale Oval to reach the NRL's top four.
Cricket world champions up against NRL grand final day
Cricket Australia has opted to open the international home season with a women's T20 match in Sydney on NRL grand final day.
Lyon sees upside in Adelaide shift to red-ball Test
The leading wicket-taker in Test cricket at Adelaide Oval, Nathan Lyon, says his approach to bowling at the venue won't change with a red ball Test this summer.
Cox stands tall, Magpies back on top of AFL ladder
Mason Cox has starred in the ruck for Collingwood, who climbed back to the top of the AFL ladder with a dominant 65-point win over GWS.
Wallabies Rugby World Cup hopefuls impress in Japan
With the Rugby World Cup fast approaching, Eddie Jones has been boosted by strong showings in Japan from Quade Cooper, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete.
North defender Corr, Demons midfielder Sparrow banned
North Melbourne will be without Aidan Corr against Sydney after he received a one-match ban for striking, while Melbourne's Tom Sparrow has also been suspended.
Snapshot for round nine of the AFL season
A snapshot of round nine of the AFL season as Richmond stunned Geelong and the Western Bulldogs piled more misery on under-fire Carlton.
De Goey can take Magpies to a new level: McRae
Jordan De Goey's influential display in a 65-point thrashing of GWS had Collingwood coach Craig McRae singing the explosive midfielder's praises.
Popyrin into last 16 of Italian Open
Aussie qualifier Alexei Popyrin has beaten Russia's Roman Safiullin to set up a last-16 clash with No.7 seed Holger Rune in Rome.